HAM PASTIES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pound shortening
1/2 to 3/4 cup cold water
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons white vinegar
FILLING:
3 cups diced fully cooked ham (1/4-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
GLAZE:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Poppy seeds or sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening, half at a time, until crumbly. Combine 1/2 cup water, egg and vinegar; add all at once to flour mixture and toss with a fork until dough forms a ball. Add remaining water only if necessary. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for several hours. , Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a fourth of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a 3-1/2- to 4-in. round cutter, cut dough into circles. Place on ungreased baking sheets. , Spread a scant tablespoon of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edge slightly with water and fold over, sealing with the tines of a fork. Cut slits in top of pasties. , Repeat with remaining dough and filling. In a small bowl, beat egg with water; brush tops of pasties. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.